Vernon in Tooele County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Civilian Conservation Corps CCC Camp

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2024

1. Civilian Conservation Corps CCC Camp Marker

Inscription. Foundation in this area mark the site of a CCC Camp Which was operated by United State Government from 1939 to 1942. This camp included a number of buildings: a dozen large barracks, officers quarters, mess hall, recreation hall, swimming pool and support bunkers. Young men between 17 and 20 years old worked on range projects and road developments primarily along the old Pony Express trail. The buildings were dissassembled at the beginning of World War II. The green rock in the area is a volcanic tuff that is common to the Simpson Springs area.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 40° 2.243′ N, 112° 47.301′ W. Marker is in Vernon, Utah, in Tooele County. It is on Simpson Springs Campground Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vernon UT 84080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Wasatch Front,

in the West Desert,

and in Greater Salt Lake.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stone Cabin (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Simpson's Spring - Pony Express Station (about 800 feet away); The Crowds Cheered On… (about 800 feet away); Central Overland Trail - Simpson Springs

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Risky Business (approx. 0.2 miles away); Strength and Endurance (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riverbed Station (approx. 7.8 miles away).

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2024

2. Civilian Conservation Corps CCC Camp Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.